Looking and feeling your best is everybody’s dream, but how do we make this dream a reality? There is no magic potion on the market to make this happen, it takes effort. The following tips will help you obtain a better and healthier physique.
Visit your doctor to ensure that you are healthy enough to start an exercise program.
Outline your fitness goals.
Tailor a workout plan to meet your needs, because not all exercises will aid you in reaching your target. if weight loss is goal you may what to try the following.
You need to put down the T.V remote, the cell phone and get outside, find healthier ways to entertain yourself this summer. Physical activities like Football, Volleyball, Basketball etc. for even an hour per day five days per week can help greatly on a weight loss journey, and the best part is, it does not feel like exercise because of the excitement of the game.
Go to the beach but instead of just chilling on the sand, plan fun activities like tug of war, running, competitive swimming, just remember to swim from the deep to the shallow end. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator is a good way to burn some extra calories and tone those legs.
Another great and fun way to shed those extra pounds, is creating a fitness group with friends. It is much easier to reach your goals as a group, you will keep each other accountable and motivated. You could set specific times to go running or walking together, give each member of the group a specific day where they are in charge of the exercise routine.
Also setting daily exercise targets is another way to help you achieve your summer body. Set days with specific workouts you should do and the amount that should be completed throughout the course of the day, for example Monday push-ups number 100, you can do 5 sets of 10 in the morning and repeat the process in the evening to complete your 100 or you can do all 100 in the morning or evening, just do not allow the day to end without completing your daily task.
On the other hand, if you are looking to bulk up, it is important to note that you should limit your cardiovascular workouts and do more weight training.
For men the three major body parts you will be hitting are the legs, back and chest. It is important that bench press, deadlifts and squats are included in your workout plan, as these workouts release hormones that will help with overall muscle growth. For women looking to get thicker thighs and a round butt, you will need to do weighted squats, hip thrusters, lunges and other glutes and leg workouts. However, when working the upper body try to use light weights to maintain a feminine physique.
Make sure you get sufficient rest to recover from each workout session.
Last but not least, no matter your body type or body goal, what you eat will impact the outcome of your “summer body.” For starters if you are trying to gain muscle, a high protein diet is important. For weight loss a low carb diet is recommended.
Since It is not a one size fits all, make sure your diet and exercise plan are suited to your summer body goals. Remember only you can make your dream body a reality.